Highlights

• Begins with a boat ride in large tranquil Phewa lake 

• Witness Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) located in the hills 

• Travel through green lush forest 

• Witness more than 100 orchids, birds and amazing wild lives

• Culture of upper hilly areas in Annapurna region 

• Stunning sunrise view from Panchase peak 2,500 m 

• Panoramic views of Mt Machapuchare, Mt Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu and more peaks

Annapurna Panchase trek is one of the shortest and cheapest treks in Nepal. Panchase is a less explored destination but is always highly appreciated by people who have been there. Annapurna Panchase trekking is a best trekking for people who wants to explore the real Pokhara and its upper hills. Panchase trek does not demand any strong muscular strength but good health being the primary aspect. There will be much less traffic over there and you can enjoy a lot in pure nature. Unlike other trekking routes, Annapurna Panchase trek does not require previous trekking experiences as well. Panchase trek is completely out of danger trek in Nepal, yet most amazing. Since 2,500 m is the highest point of our destination it will not be difficult at all. The chances of altitude sickness are none. Panchase is closely connected to Pokhara. 

POKHARA, the most beautiful city in Nepal has much to explore and full of adventures. Calling Pokhara a wonderland wouldn’t be overpraised at all. To make this amazing city more beautiful, there is one beautiful place which plays a significant role, rich with both nature and culture which people know it as Panchase. There are many options to begin Annapurna Panchase trekking but we will go with the most popular one. Crossing the large Phewa lake in a boat and witnessing the holy temple situated in the middle of the lake would be absolutely amazing. Isn't that so? Are you not excited to begin your trip in this way? As you ascend upward in the hills you can find the cultural village. Mainly you can find the people from Gurung and Bahun tribe in there. They are always ready to welcome you in the warmest ways. You will need to cross the hills full of green lush trees, very rich in floras and faunas where you can witness more than 100 species of orchids. Panchase is also very famous for bird watching. Slowly crossing some villages of this region, our final destination would be Panchase Bhanjyang; an amazing place and very famous for sunrise view. You can witness the breathtaking and panoramic views of the Himalayas. Many photographers often do the Annapurna Panchase trek in this region just to have this morning view captured in their lens.

Annapurna Panchase trek outline itinerary

DAY 1: Boating across Phewa Lake and trek to Bumdi village (1,520 m), BLD, Teahouse

DAY 2: Trek from Bumdi village to Panchase Bhanjyang (2,065 m), BLD, Teahouse

DAY 3: Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Bhadaure (1,670 m) via Panchase Peak (2,500 m), BLD, Teahouse

DAY 4: Trek from Bhadaure to Naudada and drive to Pokhara, Breakfast.

Annapurna Panchase trek detailed itinerary

BLD represents Breakfast Lunch Dinner

DAY 1:Boating across Phewa Lake and trek to Bumdi village (1,520 m), BLD, Teahouse

So, let’s begin our journey. Early morning, we will have a good breakfast in hotel and move towards Phewa Lake, the central attraction for the tourists. We will cross the lake via boat and get down to the foothills to start the trek towards Bumdi Village which can take us around three hours approximately. While crossing the hills, we will come across Shanti Stupa also known as World Peace Pagoda built by Japanese Buddhists in 1973. This is a large Pagoda in the peak of the hills with the entire Pokhara city on her lap. Leaving Shanti stupa backward and moving forward in our journey we will come across Lukum Swara village. You can observe the cultural aspect of this village. 

DAY 2:Trek from Bumdi village to Panchase Bhanjyang (2,065 m), BLD, Teahouse

This day we will trek towards Panchase Bhanjyang from Bumdi village crossing the jungle full of green lush trees. We can witness amazing birds en route. You will get more and more attracted by the Mt Machapuchare, Mt Gangapurna, Mt Dhaulagiri and Mt Manaslu as it gets more visible on our coming ways. If your trek on the spring, you can witness the picturesque rhododendron trees everywhere which is our National flower.

DAY 3:Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Bhadaure (1,670 m) via Panchase Peak (2,500 m), BLD, Teahouse

Today is the most awaited day of our trek. We will trek towards the Panchase peak from Bhanjyang around 500 m of stone uphill steps to get there. We should make it as early as we can in the morning since this peak offers the most fascinating sunrise views which we don’t want to miss at all. We will have our breakfast on the summit and get down to Bhadaure for a night. 

DAY 4:Trek from Bhadaure to Naudada and drive to Pokhara, Breakfast.

From Bhadaure, we will trek towards Naudada in a descending way. Walking through villages, we will soon meet the main road on the way where our cars will be waiting for us to give us a short ride to Pokhara valley. 

This is really a very short yet an amazing trek in the upper hill section of Pokhara. If you have more days to explore then we can make this trek more interesting by trekking towards Sarangkot from Bhadaure. Sarangkot is very famous for its stunning morning views located in the hilltop which is also the primary spot for many paragliders.

Cost for 1 PAX: $499 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $460 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Annapurna Panchase Trekking Cost Breakdown

Cost Include

• Boating in the lake

• Naudada to Pokhara vehicle transfer

• Full sightseeing during trekking

• Teahouse accommodations at mountain

• Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea / coffee in cups

• Clean drinking water everyday

• Trekking permit

• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information management system)

• An experienced English speaking trekking guide and his expenses, insurance

• Porter service (1 for 2 trekkers) and their expenses, insurances

• First Aid kit Bag

• Company t-shirt/ Certificate of appreciation

• Government tax and Vat

Cost Exclude

• Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic

• Personal expenses 

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• Travel and emergency rescue insurance

• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Sleeping bag, down jacket, walking stick and duffel bag (provided if required but to be returned after)

Annapurna Panchase Trek Useful Information

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Annapurna Panchase Trek departs from Pokhara as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations during trek

You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Annapurna Panchase Trek

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Annapurna Panchase Trek.

Annapurna Panchase Trek Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Annapurna Panchase Trek cost?

The cost of the Annapurna Panchase Trek varies from $300-$600 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Annapurna Panchase Trek?

In Annapurna Panchase Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Some teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Some of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

What are the permits that I need for Annapurna Panchase Trek?

For Annapurna Panchase Trek, you will need to make two permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Annapurna Panchase Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Annapurna Panchase Trek?

You can easily charge your electronic devices during Annapurna Panchase Trek. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Pokhara.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Annapurna Panchase Trek?

Annapurna Panchase Trek route has good mobile network coverage, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu or Pokhara. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu or Pokhara and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.

WiFi is available on the teahouses in Annapurna Panchase Trek route. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Panchase?

Annapurna Panchase Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Annapurna Panchase. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Annapurna Panchase Trek.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Annapurna Panchase Trek?

No. You don't have to worry about the altitude sickness at all in this trek.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Annapurna Panchase Trek?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Annapurna Panchase Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Annapurna Panchase Trek demands normal physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves some ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least few weeks prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Annapurna Panchase.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Annapurna Panchase Trek?

Full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.

The most common and the highly recommended food during the Annapurna Panchase Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.

Do I need a travel insurance for Annapurna Panchase Trek?

It is better to have a travel insurance to cover your losses occurred in rare case of urgent medical issues or in theft or stolen cases.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Annapurna Panchase Trek?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Annapurna Panchase. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Annapurna Panchase. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.